Pastors

People criticize pastors. It's just how it goes. But understanding why they do so can help us deal with criticism better. Here are seven reasons why church people criticize pastors, as well as suggestions for how to respond.

The only difference between anger and danger is the letter “D.” This is especially true for an angry pastor. Over the past three decades, I have encountered several pastors with anger issues. The stories never ended well.

It’s no secret that Christians speak in our own unique dialect: Christianese, as it is often called. Nevertheless, here are 11 words and phrases that we should consider retiring.

Pause and pay attention to God’s grace in your life. That is the pathway to joy. That is the motivating power of grace.

If I know anything, I know that leadership is hard. I have a hard time leading myself, let alone being a catalyst for others to grow, get plugged in and develop. Sometimes I wonder, “Why am I qualified or called to be a leader?”

While complaining over sermon length seems to have accelerated in the last few decades, the truth is, the conflict has been going on since the Reformation.

Pursue these qualities in your own life and encourage them in others. Pray for yourself and others. Pray that you will build up the church as faithful and patient members who attend, encourage, confront, pray, and serve.

There is a huge difference between details that are unimportant distractions, and details that can actually change a life. A good leader knows the difference.